League Play-Off

Estadio Balada
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Juan Ferrer took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC booed when Balada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fresco Dorado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gerardo Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Balada's Alvaro Ballesteros shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 11th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Rigoberto Abasalo but with some difficulty. Laureano Alvarez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 18th minute, but Rigoberto Abasalo got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC hanging dry this time. Thanks to some nice moves Laureano Alvarez could shoot a difficult shot in the 21st minute, which Rigoberto Abasalo however easily saved by the left post. After 31 played minutes Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC got a freekick which was hit by Oihan Campos. 32 minutes into the match, Balada's Xan Leseduarte broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 33 minutes, Firmo Torrente mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC and the Balada players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC's Firmo Torrente got a free kick in the 33rd minute. 34 minutes into the match, Juan Ferrer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rigoberto Abasalo. Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Juan Ferrer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 37 played minutes Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC got a freekick which was hit by Oihan Campos. Rigoberto Abasalo was out of position in the 38 minute of play, and Juan Ferrer capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Juan Ferrer really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. 44 minutes into the match, Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC's goalkeeper Rigoberto Abasalo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Laureano Alvarez. Juan Ferrer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rigoberto Abasalo having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The wind increased when Paco Barral made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bernard Mendez got free with Gomesano Galnares in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 52 minutes into the match, Balada's goal looked a bit too open when Paco Barral came free, but Gomesano Galnares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Balada's Gomesano Galnares got control of the ball when Bernard Mendez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bernard Mendez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gomesano Galnares having to interfere. An unexpected shot in the 61st minute by Bernard Mendez got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Gomesano Galnares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paco Barral in the 63rd minute of the match. Anacleto Cacheres kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. After 67 minutes, Fresco Dorado mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Balada and the Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Balada getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Fresco Dorado hit a great ball. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind Balada's goalkeeper Gomesano Galnares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Bernard Mendez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gomesano Galnares having to interfere. Bernard Mendez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Oihan Campos kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 81st minute Balada were awarded a corner. Xan Leseduarte went to the cornerflag to take it. 91 minutes into the match, Juan Ferrer notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Sant Feliu De Guíxols AFC's Rigoberto Abasalo. Rigoberto Abasalo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Balada's Fresco Dorado got his second yellow card of the match in the 94th minute. The referee ordered Fresco Dorado off the ground. With a little luck, Balada's Gomesano Galnares got control of the ball when Bernard Mendez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Balada's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.